My long story short-I've been trying to lose weight since 2010. Lost 70 between '10-'11 then just a few pounds last year. My goal was to get under 200 before I started running just to be easier on my body but I have been on a plateau for a year basically and I thought kicking up my workout might just be what I need to get the jiggly bits less jiggly.

I started a C25K program and have already decided I'm going to do each week twice before trying to advance unless I feel super confident-or am I wrong doing that?

Any advice, tips, tricks, warnings about running I should worry about?

I'll be buying actual running shoes this coming weekend and adding some more supportive sports bras to my arsenal.

Thanks! I'm starting in the gym on a treadmill right now. Its too cold where I live (PA) to start outside for me but once warmer weather hits I plan on taking it to the track at our local football field.

Quoting JerseyAirGurl:

Hydrating... running on soft surfaces to avoid injuries... remember running safety when you do go running if you run on streets or trails... stretching!!!

I agree with focusing on breathing because it is really important to your endurance. It should help since you are following a program but i always tend to push myself too fast, too far, and too soon and ended up with runner's knee...